Worst Neighbor Ever - Summary

Summary

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**Incident:** A PhD student in chemistry, Shu Ming Lee, was arrested in Tampa, Florida, for attempting to harm his neighbors, a family with a newborn baby, by injecting opioids (methadone and hydrocodone) under their apartment door. The motive appeared to be revenge for the baby's crying, which had disturbed Lee.

**Consequences:**

* The family, including the baby, fell ill due to the substances.
* A hidden camera set up by the father revealed Lee's actions.
* Lee was charged with multiple counts, including possession of a controlled substance and aggravated stalking.

**Author's Reaction:**
A Tampa resident, expressing shock and disappointment, feels the incident gives Tampa a bad name, emphasizing that such behavior is not representative of the community's values.

Facts

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**Personal Facts**

1. The narrator is short in stature.
2. The narrator lives in Tampa, Florida, by choice.
3. The narrator was born and raised in Florida (approximately 29 years ago).

**Crime Incident Facts**

4. A PhD student in chemistry, Shu Ming Lee, was arrested in Tampa, Florida.
5. Lee was charged with multiple counts, including possession of a controlled substance and aggravated stalking.
6. The victim, Umar Abdullah, and his family (including a newborn baby) were targeted by Lee.
7. The family reported a persistent chemical odor in their apartment, which made them ill.
8. The source of the odor was identified as two strong opioids: methadone and hydrocodone.
9. Lee injected these substances under the family's apartment door for months.
10. The family discovered Lee's actions through a hidden camera installed by the husband.
11. The University of South Florida (USF) is where Lee earned his PhD in chemistry.
12. The family immediately vacated the house and called the police after discovering Lee's actions.